A man was killed and another was hospitalized after a violent crash left a car split in half in Cooper City on Saturday.
A man died in a violent crash that left a vehicle cut in half in Cooper City early Saturday morning.
The crash happened at Sheridan Street and N. University Drive, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.
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"On scene, deputies located the car split in half," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
The victim was declared dead at the scene. Another man was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening, according to authorities.
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"The westbound and eastbound lanes of Sheridan Street between Pine Island Road and University Drive are expected to be shut down for several hours due to the traffic crash investigation. Drivers are advised to seek alternate routes," the sheriff's office said.
University Drive remained open.
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Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The identities of the people involved haven't been released.
Pembroke Pines Police were the first to respond to the incident, but later said the Broward County Sheriff's Office would take the lead in the investigation.
This is a developing story. Refresh for updates.
